According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in
2011, mobile phones were classified as Group 2B - possibly carcinogenic
(not Group 2A - probably carcinogenic). That means that there "could be
some risk" of carcinogenicity, so additional research into the
long-term, heavy use of mobile phones needs to be conducted. However,
with 1.9 billion cell phone users worldwide (208 million alone in the
U.S.) using cell phones on a daily basis, answers should probably come
sooner rather than later.

Although no conclusive evidence has been produced, some experts, like
Dr. George Carlo, former chief scientist of the cell phone industry's
$28 million safety research project, believes we could be on the
verge of a major health
crisis. Specifically, he
believes the world could be on the precipice of 500,000 brain and other
cancer cases annually, because of the proliferation - and rising power -
of cell phone technology.

Some health ailments that experts have already theoretically attributed
to high cell phone usage include increased headaches, high blood
pressure, earlier onset of Alzheimers and, of course, cancer. In most
recent times, concern for men’s
health
regarding cell phones has made international headlines. A meta-analysis
of ten past studies, led by researchers at University of Exeter, U.K.,
found a small but consistent drop in sperm quality if the men (or their,
uh, samples) had been exposed to mobile phone radiation. While
researchers found no link between mobile phone radiation and an actual
drop in fertility rates, the finding could contribute to understanding
the global -- and still unexplained -- drop in sperm count.

So what makes a cell phone acceptable in its radiation amount? For a
phone to pass FCC certification and be sold in the United States, its
maximum Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR level must be less than 1.6
watts per kilogram. CNET, a technology website, started reviewing cell
phones over 10 years ago, and tracked the SAR of every handset that they
reviewed.

According to the CNET
article,
"By publishing these lists we are in no way implying that cell phones
are dangerous. Also, we are not implying that a cell phone with a lower
SAR is inherently safer. Rather, we are giving you the tools to make a
choice based on your own concerns."

The SAR level listed in the CNET article represents the highest SAR
level measured with the phone next to the ear, as tested by the FCC.
It's possible for the SAR level to vary among different transmission
bands (the same phone can use multiple bands during a call), and
different testing bodies can obtain different results.

Top 10 Phones with Highest Radiation:

1. Motorola Droid Maxx

SAR: 1.54

2. Motorola Droid Ultra

SAR: 1.54

3. Motorola Moto E

SAR: 1.5

4. Alcatel One Touch Evolve

SAR: 1.49

5. Huawei Vitria

SAR: 1.49

6. Kyocera Hydro Edge

SAR: 1.48

7. Kyocera Kona

SAR: 1.45

8. Kyocera Hydro XTRM

SAR: 1.44

9. Nokia Asha 503

SAR: 1.43

10. BlackBerry Z30

SAR: 1.41

10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Phone Radiation:

Watch how much time you spend on your cell. Try to make your calls
only the most necessary ones, and when you do use it, try to follow a
two minute rule of thumb. Research has shown that a short, two-minute
call can alter the natural electrical
activity of the brain up to
one hour.

Text instead when you can. Obviously, don’t try this behind the wheel
or any other time you need your full attention, but when a text will
suffice, send one instead of dialing.

Swap out your high radiation cell. If your phone is on the list, make
the switch. It’s worth paying an extra cost in order to preserve one of
the most valuable things you have: your health.

Use a headset or speaker. Right now, there isn't enough research to
determine whether using a speaker or headset, rather than your phone
itself, offers better protection. But one thing is known: the
electromagnetic waves emitted by your phone are absorbed most often
received by the temporal lobe of your brain, during normal usage (phone
to your ear), and that part of your brain handles hearing, auditory
processing, formation of long-term memory, speech, and vision.

Keep your phone away from your body and your waist during use. Again,
it's a device that emits and transmits electromagnetic waves that are
absorbed by the soft tissues in your body. One study suggested that men
who wear their cell phones near their waste could see their sperm count
reduced by as much as one-third.

Delay your use. If you're using your phone without a headset, wait
for your call to connect before putting it next to your ear.

Avoid use in metal boxes. This sounds like funny advice, but using
your phone in environments like an elevator or your car cuts signal
strength and forces the phone to use more power to connect, which means
it’s sending out even more radiation.

Try not to dial on a weak signal. If your cell signal is down to a
few bars, consider waiting to use your phone. Again, it's a power thing:
less signal means more power is required for use.

Shield yourself from EMFs (electromagnetic fields). You can do that
by purchasing a scientifically validated EMF protection device or
magnet. Doing so will strengthen your bioenergy field and immune system
against the harmful effects of EMFs.

Support your body with proper nutrition. Think about supplementing
your nutritional diet with anti-oxidants such as catalase, glutathione,
and Coq10. You can also supplement with melatonin, Zinc and Gingo
Biloba.

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Rachel Grussi

California Bay Area native-turned-Coloradan Rachel Grussi Keller is a lifetime writer and UC Irvine graduate of Literary Journalism. Rachel’s true passion lies in telling the untold story, unraveling the facts and writing the best balance of all sides. With a benevolent bodybuilding father passing on his wellness wisdom, she has a long history of love for health and fitness, as well as helping others come to understand who they are and finding their value.
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